HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.218 RECYCLING SPECIALIST II 20220110PART I 2.218 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
Class Specifications for the Class:
RECYCLING SPECIALIST II
SR-20, BU-13
Duties Summary:
Performs a variety of assignments of moderate complexity; assists in implementing
and coordinating island-wide recycling and waste reduction programs, including
demonstration projects and educational, promotional, and informational activities; and
performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to perform a variety of moderately
complex assignments related to the implementation and coordination of recycling and waste
reduction programs, projects, and activities.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
Manages and monitors ongoing programs to include trouble shooting, program
evaluation and modifications, contract service management, and preparation of
periodic administrative reports;
Establishes and monitors accounts relative to the various programs;
Processes registration forms and license applications;
Conducts inspections of operations and contractors as needed;
Assists in organizing, developing, implementing, and monitoring existing and new
recycling and waste reduction programs;
Assists in implementing and monitoring demonstration projects;
Assists in the development and implementation of educational and promotional
materials and activities for recycling;
Distributes recycling materials and gives presentations on recycling to schools,
community groups, associations, industries, and businesses;
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Conducts on-site inspections of neighborhoods and facilities, such as apartment
buildings, multi-family complexes, office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and hospitals;
Determines recycling feasibility and systems design;
Ensures compliance with recycling laws and disposal regulations;
Develops and maintains databases related to recycling and recycling programs;
compiles and evaluates data and statistics;
Prepares statistical and operational reports;
Conducts research on recycling programs;
Assists in researching funding opportunities and preparing applications for grants;
Prepares reports;
Prepares correspondence and responds to inquiries from businesses, community
organizations, waste and recycling industries, and the general public relating to
recycling programs and activities;
Provides technical assistance to the commercial sector, which includes businesses,
private haulers, and recycling companies; and
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
Trends and developments in recycling; familiarity with issues, problems, and
concerns relating to environmental health; principles of psychology and human behavior;
governmental and community organizations and functions; principles and techniques of
preparing information and educational materials; publicity methods and media; research
methods and techniques; report writing.
Ability to:
Develop and coordinate recycling information, education, and promotion activities
and programs; provide technical assistance concerning recycling programs; communicate
effectively both orally and in writing with various segments of the public; develop and
maintain effective working relationships with various private, governmental, and community
organizations; evaluate programs and recommend improvements; understand, interpret,
and apply laws and regulations; prepare analytical reports with recommendations.
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class, RECYCLING SPECIALIST II,
which was approved on October 19, 2004, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved:January 10, 2022
(date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.218
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
RECYCLING SPECIALIST II
SR-20, BU-13
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in business or public
administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or
public health or a related field; and
two () years of professional work experience in the implementation and coordination
of a recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery or comparable program.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two
(2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:
A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
B. Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or
diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15
semester credits = 6 months).
Specialized professional work experience in business or public administration, urban
planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or a
related field or education credits in business or public administration, urban planning, civil
or environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or a related field can
be substituted for up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s degree such as:
A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
B. Successful completion of semester credits specific to business or public
administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental
science or public health or a related field leading to a degree or diploma from an
accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester
credits = 6 months).
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A master’s degree or PhD in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or
environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or a related field may be
substituted for the education requirement.
The following may be substituted for experience:
A. Successful completion of semester credits specific in business or public
administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental
science or public health or a related field leading towards a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD
degree from an accredited college or university, may be substituted up to one (1)
year of the experience in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste
reduction, waste recovery or comparable program (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B. A Master’s degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or
environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or a related field
from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the
experience in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction,
waste recovery or comparable program.
C. A Doctorate’s degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or
environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or a related field
from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the
experience in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction,
waste recovery or comparable program.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
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Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, RECYCLING SPECIALIST II,
which was approved on October 19, 2004, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved:January 10, 2022
(date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources